Alex Matos

English footballer
Alex Matos
Personal information
Full name Alexandre Matos[1]
Date of birth (2004-10-03) 3 October 2004 (age 19)
Place of birth Bedford, England[1]
Height 1.78
Position(s) Forward, central midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Huddersfield Town
(on loan from Chelsea)
Number 21
Youth career
Kempston Colts
0000–2016 Luton Town
2016–2023 Norwich City
2023 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Chelsea 1 (0)
2024– → Huddersfield Town (loan) 15 (1)
International career
2018 England U15
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 April 2024 (UTC)

Alex Matos (born 3 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder or forward for Championship club Huddersfield Town, on loan from Premier League side Chelsea.

Club career

Born in Bedford, Matos started his career with Kempston Colts, later joining Luton Town at under-9 level,[2][3] before joining Norwich City in 2016.[4] Matos can play in attacking midfield, either wing or as a striker.[5] He became a regular for Norwich’s Under-18s during the 2022–23 season.[6] He also made his debut for the Under-21s and scored three goals in the Premier League 2 for the latter.[7]

On 1 July 2023, Matos signed for Premier League side Chelsea.[8] The transfer was reported as a free transfer with add-ons.[9]

On 2 October 2023, a day before his 19th birthday, Matos made his professional debut in the Premier League match against Fulham. He came off the bench in stoppage time, replacing Enzo Fernández in a 2–0 away victory.[10]

On 4 January 2024, Matos signed for Championship club Huddersfield Town on loan until the end of the season.[11]

International career

Matos is of Ghanaian descent.[2] He has represented England at under-15 level.[12][13]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 10 February 2024[14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Chelsea U21 2023–24 — — — — 2[a] 0 2 0
Chelsea 2023–24 Premier League 1 0 0 0 1 0 — — 2 0
Huddersfield Town (loan) 2023–24 Championship 5 1 1 0 — — — 6 1
Career total 6 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 10 1
  1. ^ Appearance in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ a b Alex Matos at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ a b "Alex Matos, the rise of a boy Chelsea are very excited about". The Athletic. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  3. ^ Lewis, Arnold (2023-07-04). "Chelsea's Alex Matos — Scouting Report | EPL News Now". Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  4. ^ "Alex Matos signs first professional contract at Norwich City". Norwich City. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  5. ^ Banerjee, Apratim (2023-07-01). "Who is Alex Matos? Meet the latest Chelsea signing who joins from Norwich City". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  6. ^ "Chelsea snap up City youngster". The Pink Un. 2023-07-01. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  7. ^ "Football: Chelsea sign promising youngsters Alex Matos and Diego Moreira". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  8. ^ "Alex Matos joins Chelsea". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  9. ^ "Done deals: Chelsea complete signings of two attack-minded players ". www.allnigeriasoccer.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  10. ^ "Fulham v Chelsea, 2023/24 | Premier League". www.premierleague.com. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
  11. ^ "Huddersfield sign Chelsea midfielder Matos on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  12. ^ "Alex Matos". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  13. ^ Cusack, Richard (2023-05-03). "Alex Matos profiled as Chelsea 'complete signing' of Norwich wonderkid". Football.London. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  14. ^ Alex Matos at Soccerway
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